Medvedev Edges Rublev in US Open Quarters, Eyes Semis

In a high-stakes 1/4 final at the US Open, Russian stars Daniil Medvedev and Andrei Rublev faced off on the hard courts. Medvedev emerged victorious in straight sets, delivering a strong performance that stretched 2 hours and 48 minutes and concluded with set scores of 6:4, 6:3, 6:4. The win solidified Medvedev’s place in the semifinals, where he would meet the winner of the clash between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Germany’s Alexander Zverev. The battle proved decisive as Medvedev had earlier defeated Australia’s Alex de Minaur in the 1/8 finals in a lengthy four-set encounter that lasted 2 hours and 42 minutes, with scores of 2:6, 6:4, 6:1, 6:2. Rublev, in turn, had taken down Britain’s Jack Draper in the fourth round, a match that stretched close to three hours and finished 6:3, 3:6, 6:3, 6:4. Before the match, Rublev stressed their friendship with Medvedev, encouraging a respectful, enjoyable spirit on the court. The event was broadcast online by socialbites.ca, which provided live coverage and updates. Earlier in the tournament, Medvedev also needed an inhaler during one of the US Open rounds, illustrating the intensity of the competition and the physical toll it can take on top players. (Citation: socialbites.ca)